This dish, Ann worked up when I was having extreme digestive problems — I couldn’t eat starches, dairy, onions or garlic without great pain, and raw vegetables were rough on me, too, so mostly I was eating tender meats and soft-cooked vegetables. Having burgers, steaks and sauteed spinach sounds pretty good at first, but anything…
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Monday Motivation: Morning Notes
We asked a number of creators about what motivates them to work in their projects. Not everyone is motivated by deadlines, paying rent, etc. and have to rely on other means to help get their creative juices flowing. Today, we’re sharing Anthony Del Col’s idea: I recommend Morning Notes. Grab a pad of paper and…
How to Lock Down Your Social Media
We love the comic book industry, but it has its flaws. One of those flaws lies within the fandom itself which can cause some less than stellar interactions on social media. If you’re being targeted and harassed online, Zoë Quinn put together some resources via Crash Override Network to help lock down your social media….
The Freelancer’s Recipe: Grandma DeConnick’s “Bread Salad”
From Kelly Sue DeConnick (Captain Marvel, Bitch Planet) comes her grandma’s recipe for “Bread Salad”. BREAD SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 large loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 pint mozzarella pearls 2 cups kalamata olives, pitted 3-4 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 generous bunch fresh basil, cut in ribbons 1/4 chicken, roasted, meat torn from…
Comic Book Law: An Introduction
Note: This is not legal advice and is provided for information purposes only. The topics discussed in this post apply to U.S. law and are not a complete statement of the law. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult with an attorney who can provide specific legal advice to meet your needs….
Daily Stretches for Artists
The Freelancer’s Cookbook: An Introduction
A while back, I had the idea to launch a cookbook called The Freelancers Cookbook. Unfortunately, while there was lots of interest in it at the time, it didn’t come to fruition. However, I did the legwork and gathered a lot of recipes from freelancers before the project eventually lost steam. For this column, I’m…
What Kind Of Contract? – A Quick Guide to Comic Book Publisher Contracts
When it comes to comics contracts they can often be hard to parse and full of confusing language. Here at Creator Resource we’re hoping to make the process of signing a contract and making comics a lot more transparent. So here’s a quick guide to the three most common types of comic book contracts that…
Networking in Comics
The Best Conventions Around the World
There are comic book conventions all over the world in cities and towns of all sizes. They’ve popped up in greater numbers as people realize what kind of business they can drive to a city while also supporting really great creatives. Not to mention that people also love the opportunity to rub elbows with a…